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Old 05-11-2008, 10:36 PM   #9 (permalink)
Arminius
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Originally Posted by igo View Post
Are these wipers worth more then 1% increase in mpg?

I think the fe gains will be very minor. Well, they would be for me since I rarely get a chance to drive over 40mph.
It depends on a lot of factors. If you're using bracketed wipers in the rain, they would have to have more drag than exterior morrors, I would think.
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